SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 778
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride
  in joining the Texas Association of Counties in recognizing April
  30, 2013, as County Government Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, The month of April, 2013, is being observed by the
  National Association of Counties as National County Government
  Month to provide the nation's citizens with an opportunity to
  honor the many contributions made by county governments; and
         WHEREAS, The oldest form of local government in the United
  States, county government addresses many critical issues,
  including environmental protection, indigent health care,
  special assistance for the elderly, job training, and public
  safety; and
         WHEREAS, There are 254 counties in Texas, and those
  dedicated individuals who serve our counties as elected or
  appointed officials not only work diligently to meet the needs of
  citizens without placing an undue burden on taxpayers but also
  commit themselves to finding solutions to problems that will
  benefit all Texans; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Counties encourages
  citizens across the state to observe National County Government
  Month by learning more about this vital form of local government
  and the many ways in which it serves the public; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby commend the county officials of this state
  for their countless contributions to Texas and welcome the
  members of the Texas Association of Counties to Austin as they
  celebrate County Government Day at the State Capitol; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the Texas Association of Counties in honor of County Government
  Day at the Capitol and as an expression of esteem from the Texas
  Senate.
 
  Hinojosa
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 30, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate